Oxford handbook of children's and young people's nursing (Oxford University Press, 2007)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 983-994) and index
This volume gives concise, practical and expert advice on the care of children and young people in a family context. Coverage of basic principles and emergency protocols will enable any nurse to deliver safe and effective care
1. Normal growth and development -- 2. Care of the child/young person and family -- 3. Care of the child/young person and family in hospital -- 4. Care of the child/young person and family in the community -- 5. Assessing the sick child -- 6. Nursing care of the sick child -- 7. Fundamental skills -- 8. Skin problems and communicable diseases -- Neurological problems -- Respiratory problems -- Cardiovascular problems -- Gastrointestinal problems -- Genito-urinary problems -- Reproductive problems -- Musculoskeletal problems -- Sensory problems -- Haematology and immunity problems -- Oncology -- Endocrine and metabolic disorders -- Neonatal problems -- Genetic and congenital problems -- 9. Mental health -- 10. Children and young people with chronic illness/disability -- 11. Palliative care -- 12. High-dependency care -- 13. Drugs in children's nursing -- 14. Professional issues -- 15. Safeguarding children -- 16. Religion, culture, and spirituality -- 17. Research with children -- 18. Paediatric emergencies -- 19. Minor injuries -- 20. Reference section